Newcastle - Essential Information
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Airport
Newcastle airport is situated 7 miles (11 km) from Newcastle city centre. Getting to and from the airport could not be easier, as there is a frequent Metro service that will take visitors to Newcastle Central train station in just 26 mins and to Gateshead in just 28 mins. There are also bus services running to and from the airport, from Newcastle city centre.
Bus and metro timetables:
www.nexus.org.uk
Public Transport
Getting around NewcastleGateshead is easy, thanks to the city’s extensive Metro system and a range of bus services. A Day Rover ticket will cost you £5.80 for adults and £3.00 for children. It is valid on the Metro, ferry and railway services as well as on almost all local buses. Tickets can be purchased from Metro ticket machines, all drivers’ of the major bus operators’ services and on-board the Shields ferry.
If you’re staying for a week, buy a MetroSaver weekly travel card, which costs £14.50-19.50 depending on how many of the area’s public transport zones you wish to travel in and is valid on all Metro, Ferry and local rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland. Tickets can be purchased at any Nexus Travelshop, but you need a passport-sized photograph the first time you buy one.
There are a number of Travelshops, including those at Central Station and Monument Metro stations in Newcastle, and MetroCentre bus station and the Gateshead bus/Metro interchange.
Taxi
There are a number of taxi services in Newcastle. Below is a selection of a few:
Airport Taxis
+44 191 214 6969
Lansdowne Taxis, Newcastle
+44 191 236 3738
Dean Taxis, Gateshead
+44 191 444 4444
Riverside Taxis & Minibuses, Newcastle
+44 191 222 0222
Post
There are several post offices in NewcastleGateshead. The main ones are:
High Street Post Office
307 High Street, Gateshead
Newcastle upon Tyne Post Office
36 Northumberland Street
Pharmacy
Call NHS Direct on 845 4647, open 24 hours, for medical advice or for information on the nearest dentists, doctors’ practices
or pharmacies and their opening times.
Telephone
Country code: +44
Area code: 0191
Electricity
110 volts
Adapters are normally available for purchase at airports or in electrical stores.
